Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 12,286 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the match!
2.39
0-0Eugenio Nocerino picks a pass forward to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Booth.
9.37
Don Hutchison passes the ball forward to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet threads the ball through to Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
10.28
0-0Titus Lee clumsily knocks into Eugenio Nocerino. Titus Lee is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Nocerino stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.30
Romero P. Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Alan Vickers who brings the ball under control. Alan Vickers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.28
0-0Gavin Collins threads a neat ball through to John Mason. John Mason plays a quick one-two with Neil Matteo and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from John Mason provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Martino Quaglia gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
26.56
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.20
Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Fred van Vliet controls it well on his chest. Fred van Vliet edges inside the box! Fred van Vliet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
30.09
Alan Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Nocerino. Eugenio Nocerino shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
34.11
Romero P. Ferrer makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
38.36
Alan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn makes a deft header. Good keeping from Billy Davidson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.49
0-0Alan Vickers takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. John Mason reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
40.12
Titus Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Collins and advances towards the goal... Garry Mcallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Martino Quaglia manages to keep it out.
44.28
Eugenio Nocerino receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Ritchie. Eugenio Nocerino takes it forward alone. Eugenio Nocerino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Scott Booth threads a neat ball through to John Mason. John Mason plays a one-two with Titus Lee and rushes in on goal... John Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Martino Quaglia manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off!
48.56
0-0Don Hutchison advances with the ball. Don Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
51.35
0-0John Mason clumsily knocks into Adelmajid Boutabout. The referee calls over John Mason and shows him a yellow card! Adelmajid Boutabout hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.44
0-0Don Hutchison hacks Felice Biagioni from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felice Biagioni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.37
Garry Mcallister advances with the ball. Garry Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.39
1-0Nick Fletcher threads the ball through to Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.44
David Burley knocks the ball forward to John Mason. John Mason edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from John Mason provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
61.56
1-0Titus Lee knocks the ball forward to John Mason. John Mason knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Felice Biagioni is offside!
69.34
Titus Lee catches Nick Fletcher on the ankles. Titus Lee is warned by the referee again! Nick Fletcher runs off the knock.
71.41
Alan Vickers threads the ball through to Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
75.00
Sebastian Kühn threads the ball through to Eugenio Nocerino. Eugenio Nocerino lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
83.06
Seeing a gap ahead, David Burley plays the ball forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Titus Lee through on goal. Titus Lee shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Martino Quaglia!
84.24
Titus Lee knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mcallister. Garry Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Felice Biagioni but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.23
Nick Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn sees Fred van Vliet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fred van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Kühn controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Sebastian Kühn provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Davidson had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
90.00
Alan Vickers knocks the ball forward to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fred van Vliet of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
7
2. David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
6
4. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
5. Don Hutchison (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
7
7. Alex Ritchie (MID)
6
8. Alan Vickers (MID)
7
9. Eugenio Nocerino (MID)
7
10. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
8
11. Fred van Vliet (ATT)
9
12. Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
0
13. Scott Elliott (MID)
0
14. Bert Geerinckx (ATT)
0
1. Billy Davidson (GK)
7
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3. Matt Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
5. Garry Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Titus Lee (MID)
6
7. Gavin Collins (MID)
6
8. David Burley (MID)
6
9. John Mason (ATT)
6
10. Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
11. Felice Biagioni (ATT)
6
12. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0
13. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
0
14. Alex Hendry (GK)
0